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Universal Biosensors reported a 44% increase in net loss to A$10.45 million for H1 2025, alongside an 11% revenue decline, raising serious going concern doubts. The company is pursuing an A$8.5 million senior secured loan and equity raise to sustain operations.

Race Oncology’s Phase 1b/2 trial of RC110 bisantrene for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia has demonstrated a 40% response rate, exceeding expectations and offering new hope for difficult-to-treat patients.

Peel Mining Limited has updated its mineral resource estimates, highlighting a robust 22.9 million tonnes at 2.20% copper equivalent across its South Cobar Project. The company is advancing pre-feasibility studies and exploration drilling at key deposits, positioning itself as a significant player in the Cobar Basin copper hub.

Donaco International Limited shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by On Nut Road Limited, clearing a critical hurdle in the takeover process. The scheme now awaits final court approval before implementation.

Hudson Investment Group faces intense scrutiny from ASX after its auditor issued a Disclaimer of Opinion on the 2024 financial report, citing doubts over a $2.4 million property receivable and the company’s going concern status.

Domain Holdings Australia Limited shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by CoStar Group, marking a pivotal step toward the deal’s completion pending court approval.

The Lederer Group has made an unsolicited off-market takeover offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund at 70 cents per security, prompting the Fund's board to carefully consider its response.

Cobalt Blue Holdings reveals promising engineering upgrades and exploration success at its Halls Creek Project, targeting enhanced margins and extended mine life through silver recovery, cobalt credits, and new copper discoveries.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion in Western Australia alongside a new US-based refinery, backed by strong financing and partnerships with major automakers for EV battery-grade manganese supply.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have unveiled plans to merge via inter-conditional schemes, creating a new ASX-listed entity, Topco. The combination promises enhanced liquidity, portfolio diversification, and a stronger balance sheet, with expert endorsement affirming its benefits for shareholders.

Terra Uranium Limited (ASX – T92) reveals significant historic mineralisation of tin, tungsten, molybdenum, and silver at its Deepwater Project in New South Wales, underpinning its strategic acquisition of Dundee Resources Pty Ltd.

Brickworks Limited and Washington H. Soul Pattinson have unveiled plans to combine under a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity, Topco, aiming to simplify their complex cross-shareholding and unlock shareholder value. Shareholders are set to vote on the scheme in September, with the merger expected to enhance liquidity and deliver dividend accretion.

The Lederer Group has announced an off-market takeover offer for all stapled securities in the Elanor Commercial Property Fund at 70 cents each, representing a premium over recent trading prices. The bid comes amid governance concerns and a proposed overhaul of the fund’s management structure.

Javelin Minerals has announced a significant 15% increase in recoverable gold ounces at its Eureka Gold Project, alongside a 32% rise in grade, setting the stage for enhanced production and cashflow in 2026.

Benz Mining reports extensive high-grade gold intercepts at its Icon Prospect, confirming the potential for a large-scale, bulk open-pit operation within the Glenburgh Gold Project in Western Australia.

Imagion Biosystems has raised A$3.5 million through a placement to fund its Phase 2 clinical trial for HER2+ Breast Cancer in the US, marking a significant step in advancing its proprietary MagSense® imaging technology.

OzAurum Resources has confirmed a substantial 400-metre strike of high-grade gold mineralisation at its Cross Fault discovery within the Mulgabbie North Gold Project, signalling promising expansion potential. Further drilling and resource estimation plans are underway as the mineralisation remains open at depth.

Western Yilgarn Limited has announced a significant discovery of high-grade surface gallium mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in Western Australia, highlighting the project's potential in the critical minerals sector.

Somerset Minerals has confirmed significant near-surface copper mineralisation at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, with assays revealing thick, high-grade intercepts. The company is gearing up for an expanded exploration phase to unlock further district-scale potential.

Koonenberry Gold has expanded the mineralised zone at its Enmore Gold Project in NSW to approximately 260 metres strike, revealing promising bulk tonnage and high-grade gold potential. The company is set to launch a fully funded +10,000-metre Phase II drilling campaign in late August to explore extensions and new targets along a 2km prospective corridor.

Rhythm Biosciences has advanced its ColoSTAT® diagnostic kits to final production validation, demonstrating consistent detection of colorectal cancer across all stages in a pivotal study. The company is gearing up for regulatory submission and commercial launch later this year.

InVert Graphite reports robust trench assay results from its Kumba deposit in Tanzania, revealing consistent high-grade graphite mineralisation over a 2km strike. The company is advancing drilling preparations amid a significant US move to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese graphite imports.

Domain Holdings Australia has announced a fully franked special dividend alongside a recommended $4.43 per share acquisition offer from CoStar Group, pending shareholder and court approval.

Firetail Resources has raised A$5 million in a strongly supported placement to accelerate exploration across its US and international gold and copper projects, including maiden drilling at the Excelsior Gold Project in Nevada.